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2026 Prix Goncourt: four finalists unveiled ahead of the verdict

The 2026 Prix Goncourt has its four finalists, whose books range from a Parisian investigation to a school novel and a mountain narrative. The winner will be announced on November 3, 2026, at the traditional ceremony at the Drouant restaurant in Paris.

Retrographia: the Paris shop where antique engravings still make a strong impression

Vintage maps, engravings, botanical illustrations and retro posters: Retrographia brings images of the past back into the spotlight at several shops in Paris, including the one in Passage Jouffroy. An address to remember for paper lovers, treasure hunters and home décor enthusiasts looking for a story to tell.

Oh, the Beautiful Days with Catherine Frot at the Bouffes Parisiens

Catherine Frot takes on the role of Winnie in Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days, directed by Marc Paquien, at the Bouffes Parisiens in Paris from September 23 to November 29, 2026.

In Paris, the legendary Salle Favart is closing for renovation and preparing for its grand return in 2027

Curtain down at Salle Favart! The famous Opéra-Comique theater, located in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, will close for the 2026–2027 season for major modernization work. It is scheduled to reopen in fall 2027, but performances will continue elsewhere in the capital.

La French Beauty in Paris: the concept store where you can discover the latest gems in French beauty

In the Montorgueil district, La French Beauty brings together more than 60 independent French brands and 2,000 products. A concept store dedicated to skincare, fragrances and cosmetics that break the mold.

October 24, 2026 demonstration: Gaîté Lyrique announces an exceptional closure in Paris

La Gaîté Lyrique, located in Paris’s 3rd arrondissement, will be exceptionally closed this Saturday, October 24, 2026. All activities have been suspended, and visitors who booked a ticket for the exhibition can obtain a refund or reschedule their visit.

Finally something good, Stefan Sagmeister back at La Gaîté Lyrique for an optimistic exhibition.

La Gaîté Lyrique returns to its major exhibitions with "Finally, Something Good," on view from October 15, 2026 to April 18, 2027. Stefan Sagmeister turns statistics and data into artworks to explore the world’s long-term evolution.

Blaye au Comptoir in Paris: the pop-up bar hosted by winemakers from the Baye Côtes de Bordeaux AOC

From November 10 to 14, 2026, winegrowers from Blaye will take over the Grand Espace Sentier at 23 rue du Sentier in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement for the third edition of Blaye au Comptoir. The program includes tastings, meet-and-greets with producers, wines by the glass or bottle, and sharing boards featuring local produce. Five days dedicated to good company and conviviality! Free admission.

BnF Richelieu, the historic home of the Bibliothèque nationale de France and its museum

The Richelieu site, located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, is the historic birthplace of the Bibliothèque nationale de France, which has housed collections of royal documents since 1721. A historic site, recently modernized, accessible to all!

George Michael at the Grand Rex: Preview Screening and Karaoke on November 1

Le Grand Rex is hosting an advance screening of George Michael: The Faith Tour on November 1, 2026, preceded by karaoke starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: €17 plus fees.

Godzilla Night at the Grand Rex: two films, including Minus Zero, premiering on November 3

Le Grand Rex brings Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla Minus Zero together for a subtitled screening on the night of November 3–4, 2026. Tickets cost €25, excluding fees.

La La Land in Concert at the Grand Rex with Justin Hurwitz in October 2027

La La Land returns as a live-to-film concert at the Grand Rex from October 29 to 31, 2027. Justin Hurwitz will conduct the 80 musicians of the Yellow Socks Orchestra and its jazz band.

Salon Idées Japon 2026: Japanese Christmas market returns to Bastille

The Salon Idées Japon returns to the Bastille Design Center in Paris’s 11th arrondissement from November 20 to 22, 2026. Sixty French-Japanese creators and 16 workshops are getting ready for a Japanese-themed Christmas, with free admission.

The Le Chien Fou restaurant makes its Paris debut!

After Tours, Orléans, and Poitiers, Le Chien Fou has opened its fourth restaurant at 16 Rue Feydeau, in the 2nd arrondissement. A new address to discover in Paris, with a venue that has made homemade, generous cooking its signature.

New Year’s Eve 2027 at Turbines in Paris: a €69 menu.

Les Turbines, Paris 2e, is offering a New Year's Eve dinner for €69 on 31 December 2026: a choice of three courses, plus a glass of champagne and coffee included.

Christmas 2026 at La Fontaine Gaillon: a réveillon dinner of your choice in Paris

On December 24, 2026, La Fontaine Gaillon will offer a Christmas dinner at €380 per person, with a starter, a main course, and a dessert of your choice. The full menu for this réveillon near the Opéra.

New Year's Eve 2027 at the Hollywood Savoy: a festive dinner and a DJ near La Bourse

On December 31, 2026, Hollywood Savoy will host a New Year’s Eve menu with a DJ in its Art Deco setting, in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement. Two seatings are offered: from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at €250 per person, and from 10:00 p.m. onward at €300 per person.

New Year’s Eve 2027 at La Fontaine Gaillon: the New Year’s Eve feast near the Opera

On December 31, 2026, La Fontaine Gaillon will host a New Year’s Eve dinner at €380 per person. A la carte menu and reservations from 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., near the Opéra in Paris.

Halloween 2026 at Hoxton Paris: A Night in Hell with DJ sets and costumes required

For Halloween 2026, The Hoxton, Paris invites you to the gates of hell! On Saturday, October 31, the 2nd arrondissement hotel teams up with the Rochemusique collective for an electro night in a red-and-black backdrop. The lineup includes DJ sets, a surprise guest, and a costume requirement, from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Halloween 2026 at Public House: Black burgers and a DJ set at Divine House

For Halloween 2026, Public House and its hidden bar Divine House,near the Opéra in Paris, pull out all the stops! From October 23 to 31, get ready for black burgers, pumpkin mac & cheese, and other seasonal treats. In the basement, a DJ night awaits you until 2 a.m. on October 31.